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需

xū
verb HSK 7 #2,132

Meanings

  1. 1 to need; to require
  2. 2 necessity; need
  3. 3 to want

Examples

你需要帮忙吗？
Nǐ xūyào bāngmáng ma?
Do you need help?
需要多长时间？
Xūyào duō cháng shíjiān?
How long does it take?
按需分配。
Àn xū fēnpèi.
Distribute according to need.

Tips

usage
需 is mainly used as 需要 (to need). Also in: 必需 (essential/must-have), 需求 (demand/requirement), 供需 (supply and demand). 需要 is one of the most common verbs in Chinese.

Stroke Order

需 xū